Exercise vs. exercise plus hands-on therapy for frozen shoulder
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This study compares two types of shoulder treatment for frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis): one group does only exercises, and the other group does exercises plus hands-on therapy (manual therapy). The goal is to see which approach helps more with pain and movement.
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Who can take part
- You are between 40 and 60 years old.
- You have a stiff, painful shoulder (frozen shoulder).
- You have not had any prior shoulder surgery, fracture, or rotator cuff injury.
- You are able to complete simple questionnaires without help.
- Your treatment involves only exercise and gentle joint movement (no machines).
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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